Fidus Investment Corporation (FDUS)

NASDAQ: FDUS · Real-Time Price · USD
19.29
-0.09 (-0.46%)
At close: Jan 30, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
19.67
+0.38 (1.97%)
After-hours: Jan 30, 2026, 5:05 PM EST
-0.46%
Market Cap702.69M -2.4%
Revenue (ttm)151.18M +4.3%
Net Income81.67M -6.3%
EPS2.35 -15.4%
Shares Out 36.43M
PE Ratio8.20
Forward PE9.88
Dividend$2.15 (11.15%)
Ex-Dividend DateDec 19, 2025
Volume162,746
Open19.40
Previous Close19.38
Day's Range19.12 - 19.44
52-Week Range16.70 - 23.55
Beta0.76
AnalystsBuy
Price Target21.50 (+11.46%)
Earnings DateMar 5, 2026

About FDUS

Fidus Investment Corporation is a business development company. It specializing in leveraged buyouts, refinancings, change of ownership transactions, recapitalizations, strategic acquisitions, mezzanine, growth capital, business expansion, lower middle market investments, debt investments, subordinated and second lien loans, senior secured and unitranche debt, preferred equity, warrants, subordinated debt, senior subordinated notes, junior secured loans, and unitranche loans. It does not invest in turnarounds or distressed situations. The fund ... [Read more]

Sector Financials
IPO Date Jun 21, 2011
Country United States
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol FDUS
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2024, Fidus Investment's revenue was $146.15 million, an increase of 12.33% compared to the previous year's $130.11 million. Earnings were $78.29 million, an increase of 1.50%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 3 analysts, the average rating for FDUS stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $21.5, which is an increase of 11.46% from the latest price.

Price Target
$21.5
(11.46% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

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